Steve Spangler Science: Spinning Disk Illusion

A new, holiday-themed twist on the classic thaumatrope illusion.

You might have heard the term, “Faster than the human eye.” But is there really something that can happen so fast that a normal human eye can’t register it? Believe it or not, it’s absolutely possible and the Spinning Disc Illusion is a great way to learn how easily your eyes can be beaten.


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Optical Illusions, Physics
K-6
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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